iCharger X12

I run my iCharger X12 primarily in automatic power supply mode - I set the settings, enable automatic start, and I leave it on automation. When the power supply comes up, it boots the charger, and it starts dumping 36V (nom) and 17-22 amps (input current limited) into a huge battery bank. It's run like this, monitored but mostly problem-free, for 2-1/2 years, as well as occasionally being pulled off the system to be used in its traditional role as a battery charge/balancer in other battery shenanigans I do.

It unfortunately met its end by, once again my mistake, a long (50ft) thick DC cable with weird inductance properties was used to supply it from another battery... and that seems to have scrambled and cooked it, releasing the magic smoke when I tried using it again later (as it squealed a crunchy "dii-doo-doo dee doo" followed by the alarm sound).

Early in its life, the fan also developed a crunchy bearing - and one of the first things I did was replace the fan with a high-CFM ball-bearing replacement of equal size/voltage inside. Hopefully the new ones have better fans.

Given that this one iCharger X12 has processed at least a few megawatt-hours of energy through its tiny chassis, it definitely earned a second buy, so I'm just coming back here to buy another.

This is a nice charger, but understand well that if you plug 6S x 2 balance leads in the wrong order that you not only cook the lead but also the cell #'s 6-12 balacing ability of the charger INSTANTLY.

Excellent service from you guys and a great product.

Very disappointed. Nowhere on the Progressive RC X12 description do they tell you that the iCharger WILL NOT DO 12S or 10S lipos… unless you have a special balance board (that PRC actually sell separately). The charger is really good and worth the money for sure, but I need it to charge my new 10S batteries but found that I should have ordered the $12.99 special balance board. Most progressive retailers will warn you if you do need accessories to make it work for you, PRC are the exception. Unbelievably PRC have still not done anything about the omission that cost me money and frustration re the double shipping to Australia and a 2 week delay, by having to order the accessory board separately once I realised. I’m thankful that the Progressive staff member did acknowledge the problem, however nothing was done about it. NOT what I’d call progressive.

Chadd and Robin were very helpful throughout the buying process. They efficiently guided us through the entire payment and delivery process. True professionals. Thank you once again.